BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, announced on June 4 the appointment of Andrew Bott as the company’s CFO, with immediate effect. He has been acting in the role since the departure of Philip Vincent, previously CFO, in December 2013. Bott’s most recent role was as CFO of BBC Worldwide North America, since 2007. In this role he was in charge of financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, financial strategy, and risk-management activities for BBC … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new CFO
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ITV and BBC to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022
Securing the shared exclusive rights for ITV and BBC continues the free to air broadcasting of FIFA World Cup tournaments to UK television viewers, as well as encompassing online and radio coverage. The 2018 finals will be the fourteenth consecutive FIFA World Cup that ITV and BBC broadcast together, continuing their long-running and hugely successful broadcast partnership. Over three quarters of the UK population tuned in to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010. Niall Sloane, ITV Director … [Read more...] about ITV and BBC to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022
BBC World News expands its availability around the world
A year on from its re-launch, the BBC’s global 24 hour news channel BBC World News brings its high quality, impartial news to a wider audience than ever before. BBC World News is now available in 380 million homes, 178 cruise ships, 53 airlines and in over 2 million hotel rooms, making it a go-to news destination for travellers keen to keep up to date with the headlines from around the globe – wherever they are and whenever they want it. Research shows that 86% of the affluent … [Read more...] about BBC World News expands its availability around the world
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
New premium drama channel BBC First will launch on Foxtel on August 3. The BBC Worldwide channel, which will showcase the very best new British dramas and comedies in one place for the first time, will launch with a special box set screening of the cinematic blockbuster The Musketeers. The box set will be followed by a preview of the first episode of BAFTA award winning Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill, and the captivating single drama Burton and Taylor which … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Managing Director Jon Penn announced three promotions within his senior team on May 7. Fiona Lang is to take up the new role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing corporate advisory and strategic planning, business operations and legal and business affairs including rights management. Formerly the Head of Business and Legal Affairs for the company, Fiona will be working with all business areas, supported by the finance team, to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
BBC Worldwide appoints new Head of Brand and Global Campaigns
As part of its strategy to build the BBC brand internationally, BBC Worldwide, the BBC’s main commercial arm, announced on May 1 the appointment of Sara Holt to a newly created role, Head of Brand and Global Campaigns reporting to Tom Lucas, Director of BBC Brand and Branded Services. Holt, who was named on May 1 by Marketing Week as one of the inaugural vision 100 of the most visionary client-side marketers in the UK at the moment, has joined BBC Worldwide to manage the global launch … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new Head of Brand and Global Campaigns
